Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program

Learn more about what it means to be a Bannan Scholar.

What is the Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program?

The Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program includes social, scholarly and service activities recommended and identified by the Bannan faculty mentor and selected/decided upon by the group.鈥 The activities are based on student preferences and differ annually. The students form strong bonds within the cohort and encourage each other through their junior and senior years at 魔都资源网.

Recent projects have included working with local nonprofits to support technical needs in computing, engineering, tutoring and education.鈥 Recently the scholars participated in the project: Game of Telephone, which became a worldwide art event. The scholars also visited local galleries and have been frequent users of the new 魔都资源网 MakerSpace. Current projects involve planning a wild-pollinator garden to promote bird and insect populations on Capitol Hill and helping to develop signage to promote the new art that is in the Sinegal and Bannan buildings that have a science and engineering inspiration.

Annual Events

  • Year End Banquet

    Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6-7:30 in Casey 530

  • First Meeting

    Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30-1:30, Room TBD

  • Retreat

    Dates:  Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11, 2026, Camp Sealth on Vashon Island

Interested in Applying?

We encourage all eligible students to apply for the Bannan Scholarship. We're committed to creating an environment of learning and support for a diverse population of students and building a community of scholars who will thrive.

Bannan Scholar Director

Ann McNally, Bannan Scholar Director and Professor of Chemistry

Hear From Our Bannan Scholars

Aiesha Abdulla, Biochemistry '24

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Gabe Veltri, Biology '24

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Camille Rose Valencia, Computer Engineering '24

鈥淚t has been a really rewarding experience being a Bannan Scholar. Having a community of like-minded people with a shared passion in STEM has made me feel welcome in a field that can be rather isolating at times. I鈥檝e grown as a person through projects associated with the scholarship program and have made many close friends because of it.鈥

Luke Meyers, Biology '24

鈥淭he Bannan Scholars program has helped me to meet like-minded and inspirational peers and be part of an amazing community of young scientists at 魔都资源网.鈥

Contact Us

For more information about the Bannan Scholars program, please inquire below.

Ann McNally

Ann McNally